Motivational Interviewing
Therapies
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a counseling method that involves enhancing a patient’s motivation to change by means of four guiding principles, represented by the acronym RULE: Resist the righting reflex; Understand the patient’s own motivations; Listen with empathy; and Empower the patient.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, integrating Motivational Interviewing techniques offers a powerful way to elicit and nurture a client’s intrinsic motivation for positive change. By embracing empathy, collaboration, and guiding clients toward their own solutions, MI becomes a catalyst for enduring transformation.
It can be scary, awkward, intimidating or otherwise uncomfortable to come into therapy...
Whether you’ve been in therapy before or it’s your first time in therapy. You are being challenged to be vulnerable, talk about potential shameful/embarrassing topics and share deep pain or discomfort. But if you break it down, it’s just a conversation. You can share as much or as little as you want at first but eventually you might want to share more. People who get the most out of therapy share intimate details and get honest about their difficulties.
I work with both adults of any age and teens over 16-years-old for individual therapy and couples of any age.
Lauren Cavanaugh
LICSW
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In-Person Appointments
Encouraging and inspiring individuals and couples to transform their lives through meeting their goals and overcoming the obstacles that hold them back.
My Approach
Treatment Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychoeducation
The goal of psychoeducation is to help people with mental health conditions understand their diagnosis, learn to manage their symptoms, and thrive in spite of the condition.